Derwin: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	28	3	–	#2,463
1920s	100	10	+257%	#1,839
1930s	94	9	-6%	#2,255
1940s	56	6	-40%	#2,785
1950s	625	63	+1016%	#649
1960s	1,160	116	+86%	#638
1970s	553	55	-52%	#836
1980s	342	34	-38%	#1,649
1990s	286	29	-16%	#2,101
2000s	213	21	-26%	#3,177
2010s	319	32	+50%	#1,857
2020s (to 2025)	57	10	-70%	#5,671

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

#2,463

1920s

100

+257%

#1,839

1930s

-6%

#2,255

1940s

-40%

#2,785

1950s

625

+1016%

#649

1960s

1,160

116

+86%

#638

1970s

553

-52%

#836

1980s

342

-38%

#1,649

1990s

286

-16%

#2,101

2000s

213

-26%

#3,177

2010s

319

+50%

#1,857

2020s (to 2025)

-70%

#5,671

The story of Derwin

Derwin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,671 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1916, 3,833 American babies have been named Derwin. Its peak came in 1958, when 140 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1950s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Derwin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Derwin?

The median living Derwin is about 54 years old; half are between 33 and 62. An estimated 3,200 people named Derwin are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Derwin year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	16	#5,671
2024	6	#11,267
2023	6	#11,167
2022	11	#7,388
2021	10	#7,737
2020	8	#8,935
2019	12	#6,874
2018	13	#6,433
2017	12	#6,791
2016	15	#5,855
2015	20	#4,757
2014	29	#3,636
2013	33	#3,281
2012	42	#2,833
2011	65	#2,063
2010	78	#1,857
2009	36	#3,177
2008	14	#6,153
2007	31	#3,459
2006	24	#4,032
2005	12	#6,322
2004	14	#5,566
2003	15	#5,096
2002	22	#3,819
2001	22	#3,745
2000	23	#3,564
1995	20	#3,340
1990	26	#2,570
1985	38	#1,649
1980	35	#1,663
1975	51	#1,184
1970	93	#836
1965	139	#638
1960	112	#727
1955	53	#1,035
1950	9	#2,621
1945	–	–
1940	5	#3,578
1935	9	#2,579
1930	8	#3,088
1925	10	#2,795
1920	7	#3,567
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Derwin, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Derwin?

The median living Derwin is about 54 years old. Half of all living Derwins are between 33 and 62 years old.

How many people named Derwin are alive today?

An estimated 3,200 people named Derwin are alive in the United States, based on 3,833 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Derwin in 2025?

Derwin ranked #5,671 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Derwin?

3,833 babies have been named Derwin in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Derwin most popular?

Derwin peaked in 1958, when 140 newborns received the name.

Is Derwin a boy or girl name?

Derwin is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Derwin rising or falling?

Derwin is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Derwin popularity over time

The story of Derwin

How old are people named Derwin?

Derwin year by year

Frequently asked questions

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